Finding the Third Proportional to 122,660 and 182,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,660 and 182,694 is: 272,110.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,660 : 182,694 = 182,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,660/182,694 = 182,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,660x = 182,694 × 182,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,660x = 33,377,097,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,377,097,636/122,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,110.69
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